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It’s almost August, which means a new school year is about to start. It’s time to look for school clothes for your gang. But it’s hot out. The department stores don’t care and are showing clothes more suitable for December than August, even though the…
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Play It Safe with July 4 Sparklers
If you love the July 4 holiday as much as we do, you probably have a few boxes of July 4 sparklers ready to go. But if you have young kids around—say, under five—take extra care with those sparklers. Because…
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KidsCare is Back!
Until very recently, Arizona was the only state in the entire US that didn’t participate in a federal health insurance program for low-income children. These are kids whose parents do not qualify for AHCCCS and often struggle with paying for employer or…
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Kids and Arizona Heat
Those of us who grew up here in the Phoenix are understand the Arizona heat. Transplants learn, but Arizona kids need extra protection. Arizona Heat is Part of Life Here Arizona heat is part of our lives. If recent summers are any…
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Textbooks for Homeschooled Kids
The number of children who are homeschooled has grown slowly over the years but shows no sign of dropping. The last reliable statistics from 2013 say 1.7 million children who would be in any grade K-12 are home schooled. This…
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Are Crib Bumpers Dangerous?
Dr. Oz has called for a ban on crib bumpers, citing some grim statistics on their use. He’s asking people to spread the word through social media. In the past, many of us put bumpers in our babies’ cribs. But with Oz’s involvement, the movement…